Supreme Court Greenlights Swift Deportations Amid Immigration Controversy
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press
In a pivotal ruling on June 23, 2025, the Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to resume rapid removals of migrants to third countries, overturning a lower court’s order that required individuals the chance to contest their deportations. The decision drew dissent from all three liberal justices.
The order follows incidents where migrants, including those from countries like Myanmar, Vietnam, and Cuba—who had serious criminal convictions—were sent to South Sudan after U.S. officials claimed their home countries would not accept them. U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy previously clarified that migrants must have an opportunity to argue against deportation to countries where they may face danger.
The case reflects the ongoing immigration crackdown under Trump’s administration, which aims to deport millions of undocumented individuals. Some nations have declined to accept deportees, prompting agreements with other countries, such as Panama.
While the Supreme Court’s ruling allows for expedited deportations, it raises concerns over the treatment and rights of migrants within the U.S. legal framework. This marks another chapter in the contentious immigration policy landscape, emphasizing the divide within the judiciary regarding Trump’s approach.
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